Louise Turner Rogers, age 80, 254 Mims Road, Byromville, Georgia passed on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Houston County Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia.  

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Little Popular Springs Baptist Church, Poplar Springs Road, Byromville, Georgia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Louise Turner Rogers was born September 6, 1941, in Dooly County, Georgia to the late Nettie Porter Turner and Rufus Turner Sr. She was the mother of seven children and one preceded her in death Jimmie Dewayne Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Sarah Turner, Emma Sutton, J.C. Turner, Alvin Turner Sr., Rufus Turner Jr., Nora Winslow, and Allen Turner.

Louise was united in holy matrimony to the late Charlie Rogers III. She acquired her education in the public school system of Dooly County whereas she attended Poplar Spring School.  At an early age Louise joined Old Poplar Spring Baptist Church. She was employed over the years with Southern Frozen Food, Inc. of Montezuma, Georgia as a Line Technician.

She leaves to cherish  her memories to her children, Derrick Rogers (Valentina), Tifton, Georgia, Samuel Rogers, Byromville, Georgia, Elder Lonnie Rogers (Carla), Montezuma, Georgia, Victoria McKenzie (Ricky), Byromville, Georgia, Daniel Rogers (Cassandra), Montezuma, Georgia, Teresa Watkins, (Cornelius), Byromville, Georgia; 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; siblings Cephus Turner (Ruby), St. Petersburg, Florida, Nettie Turner Legree, Rochester, New York, Annie Sutton (Otha), David Turner Sr. (Angela), Dooling, Georgia; a host of nieces and nephews; a devoted friend Walter Ford. Special thanks to Davita Dialyses Center of Perry Staff and Houston Medical Center Staff.   ​

After a lengthy illness, Pearlie Mae Forehand, at the age of 89 departed this life and transitioned to a life with our Lord on Friday May 6,  2022, in Austell, Ga at the Wellstar at Cobb Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father Willie Pete Forehand, mother Mattie Lou Tookes, brother James Forehand, and grandson Malik Freeman. She was married to Joseph Freeman, to this union 8 children were born. Esther Taylor Brown (Prince), Bettye Freeman Howard (Willie), Mattye Freeman, Cassius Freeman, Sarah Freeman-Rodgers (Maurice), Viola Freeman, Glenn Freeman and Michael Freeman. She also leaves to mourn 15 grandchildren Daryl, Kellinda & Jeremy Brown, Ebone’ Byse, Timmeka & Shaikobe Fulks, Kelsey Freeman, Jamal Gotel, Sarataisa & Davquandria Freeman, Devon Freeman, Rodnallis Stewart, Glenasia Freeman, Christopher & Aya Freeman. 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She also leaves to cherish her memory, her life partner Jerry Riley. Two special cousins: Martha Tookes Felton & Leatha Forehand Spivey. Three devoted friends Linda Merrell, Bobbie Mckellar, Mrs. Cross. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Union Baptist Church, 207 Norris Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow in Champ Waters Cemetery, 191 Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia.  

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Walter Fulks, age 76, passed on April 27, 2022, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. 

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, 607 Kaigler St., Oglethorpe, Georgia.  ​

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Walter Fulks was born in Macon County, Georgia  on April 10, 1946 to the late Troy Fulks Sr. and Louise Pace Fulks. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County. At an early age he joined the band of Christian believers at Corinth Baptist Church. Walter was self employed as a drywall/sheetrock installer for over five decades. In his past time he enjoyed playing bingo.
 
He leaves to cherish his memories his children Pamela Latimore Boyce and  Kesshan Williams. Grandchildren  Mendy Latimore, Antonio Freeman, Daphinise Boyce, Ernest Mack; great grandchildren Makayla Latimore, Malayala Latimore, Quadri Matthews, Borden Walker. Siblings Bennie  Fulks (San), Harvey Fulks (Carolyn), and Troy Fulks, Jr. (Minnie), Annie Florence Gouch and Ernestine Fulks (Alton); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including a devoted niece Anne Wilder.

Johnny Lee Hunt, age 63, passed on April 20, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.
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Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in the Buena Vista City Cemetery, Third Avenue, Buena Vista, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Johnny Lee Hunt was born May 29, 1958, in Buena Vista, Georgia to the late Henry Hunt and the late Martha King Hunt. He was educated in the public school system of Marion County and was a 1977 graduate of Tri- County High School. At early age he joined the band of Christian believers at Popular Springs Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Bailey. He was self-employed as auto mechanic. He loved to work on cars and he will forever be remembered by family and friends as a big jokester.    

He leaves to cherish his memories to three sisters, Ruby Jean Hunt, Buena Vista, Georgia, Henrietta Hunt Bryant (Willie), Killeen, Texas, Mary Helen Fudge (Jerome), Columbus, Georgia; a companion, Willie Mae Pollard, Americus, Georgia; aunts, Minnie Griffin, Orlando, Florida, Mary Hatcher, Los Angles, Florida, Helen Elizabeth King, Columbus, Georgia, and Mary Jackson (Fred), Miami, Florida; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

Lola Hicks of Ellaville, Georgia passed on April 13, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, April 23, 2022, in the Zion Hill Primitive Baptist Church cemetery, Hwy 240, Ellaville, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Jimmy Porter Sr., age 80, 141 Brady Street, Buena Vista, Georgia passed Thursday morning April 7, 2022, at the St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, Georgia.  
 
The funeral service will be conducted Saturday morning, 11:00 A.M. April 16, 2022, at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Moody Road, Tazewell, Georgia.  The Reverend Joe Oglesby, pastor will officiate.  Masks are required in the sanctuary. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
 
Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Mr. Jimmy Porter Sr. was born March 11, 1942, in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia to the late Harrison Porter, Sr. and the late Mamie Walton Porter.  Born in a family of fourteen siblings, he was preceded in death by eleven: C. J. Porter, Marion Maddox, Mary Sales, Harrison Porter, Jr. Julia Blue, Ella Pearl Ramsey, Carrie Lee Williams, Lucille Swan, James Edward Porter, Alma Ross and Nancy Porter.
 
He was educated in the public school system of Marion County.  He obtained his Christian training in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Tazewell, Georgia whereas he accepted Christ as his Savior and joined the band of Christian believers.  He served on the Financial Board for a number of years and supported every facet  of the church he loved so well.
 
He retired from Tyson Food after 44 years. He also retired from Marion County Rural Water Department after 12 years.
 
Mr. Jimmy was united in holy matrimony to the former Ella Colbert in 1971 and to this union they were blessed with eight children. Survivors are a loving wife, Ella Colbert Porter, Buena Vista, Georgia; eight children and their spouses, Jimmy Porter, Jr. (Ruth), John Porter, Mary Porter all of Pompano Beach, Florida, Deborah Kelly (Willie), Janice P. Shivers (Christopher) all Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Calvin Colbert (Charisse) Buena Vista, Georgia, Kathryn Scott, Americus, Georgia and Gwen Porter (Teddy) Phenix City, Alabama; 21 Grandchildren (two preceded him in death) and 47 great grandchildren; two siblings, Louise Tennyson, Tazewell, Georgia and Irene Minter Buena Vista, Georgia; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Terry, Satellite Beach, Florida, Sarah Thomas, Buena Vista, GA and one brother-in-law, Moses Ross, Buena Vista, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.